According to The New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger, Jr.’s nytimes.com March 28th post, the Times introduced digital subscriptions, available globally, on Monday.

Sulzberger described the subscriptions as “an investment in our future. It will allow us to develop new sources of revenue to strengthen our ability to continue our journalistic mission as well as undertake digital innovations that will enable us to provide you with high-quality journalism on whatever device you choose.”

The Times is offering three digital subscription packages, which vary by device ? computer, smartphone, etc.